Performance Beyond Expectation

Distinguished amongst analogue preamplifiers, the C 165BEE is built to be the heart of any advanced home audio system. Starting with six line level inputs, including MC/MM phono input, the C 165BEE is incredibly flexible. Featuring a superbly designed tone control circuit, the C 165BEE is an exceptional example of how to implement high fidelity tone controls by affecting only the frequency extremes and leaving the critical midrange untouched, while also offering a bypass option. With a 12V-trigger output and IR inputs and outputs on the rear panel, the C 165BEE is ready to integrate with CI control systems, further demonstrating its versatility. With outstanding build quality and true engineering sophistication, the NAD C 165BEE is the preamp you’ve been waiting for.

1 review

I bought 1 of these 5 months ago to see if it would better the sound & performance of my Parasound Halo P5, which I use with either my Primaluna Dialogue Premium tube amp or Parasound Halo A21 amp. I have to say ,after putting on 60 hours of music through the NAD, It smokes the HaloP5 in build, sonics, performance,& price. VERY nice sound across the board, gets better as more time runs through it.If you need a DAC, go buy a decent one, the one in the Halo P5 is really a "starter DAC", It works , but a stand alone one will reap much better results for serious HI-FI. The 165BEE is a steal preamp that could sell for 2x it's price considering what you hear & get. Highly recommend this sweet preamp!!